electrum

(noun)

A natural or artifical alloy of gold, with at least 20% silver, used for jewelry. 

Related Terms

  • obsidian
  • myrrh
  • malachite
  • papyrus

Examples of electrum in the following topics:

  • Ancient Egyptian Trade

    • Pharaoh Sahure, of the Fifth Dynasty, is known to have sent ships to Lebanon to import cedar, and to the Land of Punt for myrrh, malachite, and electrum.
  • Ancient Egyptian Monuments

    • Egyptian pyramids referenced the rays of the sun, and appeared highly polished and reflective, with a capstone that was generally a hard stone like granite, sometimes plated with gold, silver or electrum.
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